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NYC Water Tower Walking Tour
New York City, New York, USA
$34
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
For over 100 years, wooden water towers have stood tall above New York City as emblems of ingenuity and resiliency. With simple, elegant craftsmanship, these iconic structures offer not only a practical solution, but have transformed the landscape of the city and inspired artists for generations.
Join us on the NYC Water Tower Tour to explore the wonder.
Join us on the NYC Water Tower Tour to explore the wonder.
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NYC Water Tower Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Guided walking tour
- Exclusive NYC Water Tower Tours Map for continued exploration
Meeting point
Please meet your guide on the High Line at 23rd street. Go up the stairs and look for the "NYC Water Tower Tours" sign.
Return details
The tour ends on the corner of 8th Avenue and 33rd Street outside of the Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Stration.
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The High LineWe'll begin on the High Line near 23rd Street, viewing wooden water towers and discussing their important role in NYC's growth, how they work and ways they have been incorporated as a symbol of NYC. As we move along the route, we'll view examples and discuss the impact of water towers on architecture and design. Next we'll look at a variety of art inspired by and depicting water towers over the last century. On the 10th Avenue overlook, we'll discover unusual and creative uses for water towers and a learn about a beloved NYC visitor who became a water tower enthusiast. As we snake through the Manhattan West plaza, we'll discuss the maintenance and life cycle of water towers, and innovate efforts promoting sustainability.
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Moynihan Train Hall at Penn StationWe'll enter Moynihan Train Hall for a special water tower viewing and reflect on their role in the lore of New York City. The tour's finale is on the steps of Moynihan Train Hall at 8th Avenue & 33rd Street. We'll discuss many other notable water towers around the city and each traveler will receive the exclusive NYC Water Tower Tours Map.
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NYC Water Tower Walking Tour
New York City, New York, USA
$34
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!